I-40 over Thompsons Fork Creek

Fair Condition68 years old31,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMcDowell
Location1.3 Mi.e.jct.sr1760
CarriesI-40
CrossesThompsons Fork Creek
Coordinates35.68967, -81.89092

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignCulvert
Total Length32.8 ft (10 m)
Max Span8.9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck Area249 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1958

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic31,000 (2020)
Truck Traffic23%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001110159

Nearby Bridges

I-40 Wbl over Sr1803 0.1 mi Good I-40 Ebl over Sr1803 0.1 mi Good Sr1803 over North Muddy Creek 0.1 mi Poor I-40 Ebl over Sr1763 Muddy Creek 1.0 mi Good I-40 Wbl over Sr1763 North Muddy Creek 1.0 mi Good Sr1763 over North Muddy Creek 1.0 mi Good I-40 Ebl over Sr1760 1.2 mi Fair I-40 Wbl over Sr1760 1.2 mi Fair Sr1760 over Muddy Creek 1.3 mi Fair Sr1760 over Thompsons Fork Creek 1.4 mi Good